"A fully realized, unique, and brilliant voice in the Canadian music scene.”
– Ross MacIntyre, Juno Nominated Canadian Bassist
TRIO (2024)
"Masterfully performed and recorded, immersive, and beautiful, Trio is a choice pick for especially vocal jazz connoisseurs and highly recommended."
- James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review
“Her element is precise intonation, deep penetration into the dramaturgy of each number of the program, a small intimate performance that Kalya gives in each song, it seems, just for you, for a particular listener.”
- Leonid Auskern, Jazz Square
“Kalya’s voice is soft, lyrical and her jazz phrasing is spot on!”
- Derek Ansell, The Jazz Journal
“This beautiful version of 'You Go to My Head' by Kalya Ramu sure cast a spell on me from her first note. Truly exquisitely done!”
- Yaron Gershovsky, Musical Director of Manhattan Transfer
“Beautiful instrumentation and a gorgeous vocal delivery…This ballad ['I'm in the Mood for Love'] is a sweet treat"
- Jaymz Bee, Canadian Musician, Radio Personality and Writer
- James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review
“Her element is precise intonation, deep penetration into the dramaturgy of each number of the program, a small intimate performance that Kalya gives in each song, it seems, just for you, for a particular listener.”
- Leonid Auskern, Jazz Square
“Kalya’s voice is soft, lyrical and her jazz phrasing is spot on!”
- Derek Ansell, The Jazz Journal
“This beautiful version of 'You Go to My Head' by Kalya Ramu sure cast a spell on me from her first note. Truly exquisitely done!”
- Yaron Gershovsky, Musical Director of Manhattan Transfer
“Beautiful instrumentation and a gorgeous vocal delivery…This ballad ['I'm in the Mood for Love'] is a sweet treat"
- Jaymz Bee, Canadian Musician, Radio Personality and Writer
DUO (2021)
"Ably accompanied by talented pianist Ewen Farncombe, Ramu breezes through five well crafted jazz flavored originals that show off her lyrical brilliance, pitch control and command of dynamics."
- Brian M. Owens, Metronome Magazine
"The fact that the breathtaking repertoire on this short EP is all original work is another welcome surprise."
- Raul Da Gama, JazzDaGama
"Ramu is at her sandy-voiced best...with rich stride work by Farncombe...personal and cozy."
- George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
- Brian M. Owens, Metronome Magazine
"The fact that the breathtaking repertoire on this short EP is all original work is another welcome surprise."
- Raul Da Gama, JazzDaGama
"Ramu is at her sandy-voiced best...with rich stride work by Farncombe...personal and cozy."
- George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
LIVING IN A DREAM (2019)
“The veiled voice of Billie Holiday, the sensuality of Rita Hayworth, and the playfulness of Doris Day. ”
- Georges Tonla Briquet, Jazz Halo
“She swings like a kids jungle gym. "
- George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
“Ramu's voice has a warmth, depth and maturity to it that belies her years.”
- Sharna Searle, The WholeNote Magazine
“She is one of the most captivating vocalists to come along in several seasons.”
- Chris Spector, The Midwest Record
"Ramu's pitch, phrasing, intonation, and lyrical interpretation result in this excellent vocal jazz recording. It is no dream that she is so good. ”
- Ron Weinstock
- Georges Tonla Briquet, Jazz Halo
“She swings like a kids jungle gym. "
- George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
“Ramu's voice has a warmth, depth and maturity to it that belies her years.”
- Sharna Searle, The WholeNote Magazine
“She is one of the most captivating vocalists to come along in several seasons.”
- Chris Spector, The Midwest Record
"Ramu's pitch, phrasing, intonation, and lyrical interpretation result in this excellent vocal jazz recording. It is no dream that she is so good. ”
- Ron Weinstock